Shows an ongoing action suggests the speaker is stopping momentarily not staying permanentely. This is emphasis the temporary nature of the stop before continouing on this journey.
The word by shows the speaker is close to or near the woods, suggests a sense of distance as hesistation as if he is drawn into the woods but chooses to stay at the edge.
Giving it a human characteristic of confusion.
This contrasts highlights his inner conflict between tempation and obligations.
The regular rhythm is (iambic totmeter) creates a calming and soothing flow mirroring the gentle snowfall and peaceful setting. It also reflects the steady movement of the horse and the passage of time contributing to the quiet reflecting mood.
The assonance creates a musical qaulity adding to the poem's serene and peaceful atmosphere. The soft, gentle sound of the 'e' vowel echoes the quiet, snowy scene effectively immersing the reader in the tranquil moment.
Creates a gentle breathing sound which mirrors the quietness of the scene it also emphasize the horses small and noticeable action showing its awarness.
The rider choses to stop in the woods as he likes it's darkness and deepness. The woods provides him with a safeness and protection from being percieved , he likes the depth of the woods and loves the peace it brings to him. The nature around him causes him to pause and still.
He repeating the lines, " and miles to go before I sleep' which suggests both a literal and deeper meaning. It can refrence how he still has a long journey of obligations to complete before his death (the poet's dying currently) or how the rider has a long way to go before he can rest ( a long path to home).
The poem is written iambic tetrometer each line has four iambic feet (an unstressed syllable follow led by or stressed syllable which gives the poem a gentle rythmic flow, flow suitable for calm setting and reflective tone.